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Winner 2001 Competition - Best Small Converted/Refurbished Library

 
 
BUNCRANA LIBRARY
Donegal County Council

“We were very impressed with the level of professionalism in planning & design. This library demonstrates joined-up thinking. It has a fully considered integrity of design & service delivery – it is very impressive.”

Buncrana Library:view of exterior
A former Presbyterian church which has been refurbished & extended, it is an interesting historic building in its own right.

  • THE INTEGRITY OF THE CHURCH HAS BEEN RESPECTED AS FAR AS POSSIBLE
  • AN IMAGINATIVE USE OF COLOUR, WITH SIMPLE & BRIGHT INTERNAL SIGNS
  • STRIKING USE OF LOCAL ARTWORK AND ARTEFACTS, INCLUDING A DRONTHEIM FISHING BOAT SUSPENDED FROM THE CEILING
  • GOOD DISABLED ACCESS. THE LIBRARY HAS BEEN THE PILOT FOR THE LIBRARIES FOR ALL: ACCESS STRATEGY FOR LIBRARY SERVICE DOCUMENT

Buncrana Library:view of reception desk

Buncrana Library:view of rading shelves
 
 
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